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What's open to hunt in Arizona

In short

1 deer or turkey season is open in Arizona on Thursday, September 10, 2026: deer (Select Units (non-permit)).

Updated September 2026
Next opener
29 days
Fall Turkey Season (Draw) · Select Units (draw) opens Oct 9
Open todayDeer · Select Units (non-permit)
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Arizona · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerSTATEWIDE (DRAW UNITS)Mule deer · Statewide (draw units) · Oct 9 – Oct 18, 2026Mule deerSELECT UNITS (DRAW)Mule deer · Select Units (draw) · Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2026Mule deer · Select Units (draw) · Dec 11 – Dec 27, 2026Mule deerSELECT UNITS (NON-PERMIT)Mule deer · Select Units (non-permit) · Aug 21 – Sep 12, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes SEP 12Whitetail deerSE ARIZONA MOUNTAINS (DRAW)Whitetail deer · SE Arizona Mountains (draw) · Jan 1 – Jan 25, 2027TurkeyNON-PERMIT UNITSTurkey · Non-Permit Units · May 1 – May 31, 2027TurkeySELECT UNITS (DRAW)Turkey · Select Units (draw) · Oct 9 – Oct 18, 2026Turkey · Select Units (draw) · Apr 17 – Apr 22, 2027Turkey · Select Units (draw) · Apr 23 – May 17, 2027TODAY SEP 10

Arizona season table·Arizona regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Arizona, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Arizona today?

1 deer or turkey season is open in Arizona on Thursday, September 10, 2026: deer (Select Units (non-permit)).

When is the next hunting season opener in Arizona?

Fall Turkey Season (Draw) (Select Units (draw)) opens in 29 days, on Friday, October 9.